Modern Wisdom

#288 - Diane Rehm - Do We Have The Right To Die If We're Terminally Ill?

Feb 27, 2021

Diane Rehm, a seasoned radio presenter and author, dives deep into the contentious topic of assisted dying, drawing from her extensive interviews with experts and those affected by terminal illness. She discusses the intricate legal and ethical landscape surrounding Right to Die laws, highlighting personal stories that reveal the emotional turmoil of facing mortality. The conversation encourages listeners to confront their own end-of-life preferences and fosters open dialogue about death, underscoring the importance of autonomy and the value of life, even in its final moments.

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Intro

2min

Reflections on the Right to Die: A Personal Journey

3min

Confronting the Conversation on Mortality and End-of-Life Planning

2min

Navigating Assisted Dying

25min

Confronting Mortality: The Right to Die

17min

Embracing Mortality: Finding Joy in the Present

4min

Diane Rehm is a former radio presenter, producer and an author.

Talking about the end of life is uncomfortable, but watching someone you love be forced to live on through pain is even worse. Diane has interviewed hundreds of people on the topic of assisted dying from Doctors to Priests, terminally ill patients and ethicists.

Expect to learn why Right To Die Laws are so complex, problematic and applied differently across the world. what the difference is between euthanasia and assisted dying, how to broach the subject with someone you love and much more...

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